Moondrop KXXS vs Blon bl-03
Setup:
Source: Fiio M11, Flac or better files.
Cable:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000009633191.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.27.56f1727cq8NgMN (balanced 4,4)
Tips: Spinfits Cp145 Large
the same setup for both.
Build: they both look like they are from the same price range, but when you hold it in your hand the KXXS feels better built and heavier. The 03 is smaller and may not fit everyone but they are both equally comfortable. Fit is also much better on KXXS and seals a lot easier.
KXXS wins in build.
Isolation: they are both average on isolation but the KXXS is better due to it having a bigger body that can block more sound.
Winner KXXS
Sound: overall they sound pretty much the same if you are not using 100% concentration on telling them apart. the lows is the biggest difference in them.
Lows: 03 has more quantity while the KXXS has more quality and is faster.
I prefer the KXXS but for bassheads the 03 is the winner
Mids: honestly can not hear the difference, females sound a tiny bit less sibilant on the 03 due to the KXXS being the brighter one.
I prefer the KXXS
Highs: the KXXS is brighter which gives it a little bit more detail but the 03 sound more organic/real.
Tie, I can not decide between them
Soundstage: KXXS is bigger, but this might be due to the overall brighter sound, so this might not be a "real" soundstage difference.
KXXS is the Winner
Conclusion: if you do not have either of them I would say go for the 03 before they make version 2 of them and triple the cost because OH DAMN they are worth it. If you already have the KXXS then you do not need to buy it, except if you want a very cheap backup for your KXXS. the price of the 03 is around 30$ while the KXXS is 190$, the KXXS is not worth the almost 7 times the cost of the 03. I will still use the KXXS as my daily driver because it is overall better for me.
Winner in value 1000000000% blon 03
Winner overall if you are made of money Moondrop KXXS
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